Diamond Vs Moissanite

Diamond VS Moissanite

What is moissanite?

The very first question comes in mind of every individual about moissanite; what it is, is it comes in natural or lab-made, etc. So, Moissanite is a gemstone, which is composed of silicone carbide and which is a near-colorless stone. It was first discovered by a French scientist named Henri Moissan in 1893. For the information natural moissanite is incredibly rare, so moissanite available these days are laboratory-created.

The real question comes does it same or how much different from diamonds? So, in this blog, there is a complete detailing of the differences and similarities between diamond and moissanite.

Diamond VS Moissanite: Color

Although moissanite and diamonds can look similar in color when seen from a distance but by the help of diamond tools and closely watch, there are significant color differences between diamond and moissanite.

Diamonds are graded on a GIA color scale from D to Z, and the Moissanites are also graded with the same grades are given by GIA.

The difference we can find between both is when the diamond and moissanite are seen from the normal eye as then, moissanite will project some yellowish or grayish color in the normal light and diamond will show its actual color which is if white then white, or if yellow then yellow or if brown then brown.

Diamond VS Moissanite: Clarity

Clarity refers to the imperfections within the gems and internal inclusions of a gemstone. For comparison to natural diamonds, the clarity of Moissanite is on average the equivalent to Very Slightly (VS) clarity on the GIA scale. What this means is inclusions can only be seen under the magnification glass which are used by professionals or a diamond seller.

It’s important to note that the clarity grade for a moissanite is not provided by the GIA , AGS or any another gemological lab — instead, the clarity grade (or also called the certificate, if the moissanite is sold with one) is often given with the stone by its manufacturer or the person selling it.

Diamond VS Moissanite: Cut

While mentioning the cuts of any stone Like diamonds, moissanites, etc. As moissanite are available in a variety of different cuts. You can even find cuts like in round, oval, pear, cushion, princess, and radiant cut moissanites.

The most popular cut for moissanites is the brilliant round cut same as Diamond. There are several reasons for the brilliant round cut’s popularity:

Like with a diamond, the brilliant round cut offers the greatest brilliance and fire in short this means that the stone will sparkle the most when it is exposed to bright light, which enters into the stone and bounces off its facets in different directions.

Diamond VS Moissanite: Carat

As we all know the carat is of measurement for a diamond's weight. Moissanite is typically not described in its actual carat weight because it weighs approximately 10% less than diamond.

For example, a 6.5mm round diamond would weigh 1 carat while a 6.5mm round moissanite weighs 0.88 carat. The two stones, Moissanite and diamond, are the same size, but two different carat weights.

So, these were some description about 4C’s and now taking some other factors into consideration for the better comparison.

Diamond VS Moissanite: Durability

Diamond is the hardest known mineral and receive a 10 on the Mohs scale of hardness (shown down below) whereas moissanite scores a 9.25 which is a very good score that makes it also one of the hardest substances on earth available. So, both are very durable and ideal for everyday wear.

Diamond VS Moissanite: Sparkle and fire

When we talk about the sparkling, the moissanite gives off a different type of sparkle. Their facets are cut and formed differently, causing less white light refraction than a diamond. Moissanite do create some sparkle but it is not as clear and vibrant as that of diamond, as it will show some yellowish or greyish shade when you see the moissanite in the presence of some light source.

Diamond VS Moissanite: Price

Pricing for moissanite is one of its most appealing qualities. It will cost a fraction of what an actual diamond will cost if you compare the same size and quality. There will be a huge savings and gives everyone more options and possibilities when it comes for selection of any engagement ring or any jewelry.

WHICH ONE IS BETTER?

The answer is simple and not.

If you have a tight budget, and there’s simply no way you can get the size of diamond you want, moissanite is a viable substitute. But that’s only true if you know the limitations of silicon carbide. It uses light differently, it displays color differently and, probably most of all, it just isn’t a diamond.

It also takes up to 3 million years for the earth to make a natural diamond, and that must count for something. While purchasing the moissanite, the resell value is also to consider. Moissanite and diamond will both lose value once sold, but moissanite will lose a much larger percentage.

Selecting Diamond or Moissanite for engagement ring:

Of course, moissanite will never compete with natural diamonds, but that’s not to say there aren’t positives that come with it. As, maximum moissanite are now a days comes in a form of lab created with minimal environmental impacts. While diamonds are graded on the 4 C’s scale (Cut, Clarity, Color, Carat), moissanites are graded solely on color. The cut and clarity are similar across different qualities of moissanites. But as an engagement rings we can chose to moissanite if you were less likely to spend more. Moissanites make a great diamond alternative because they are white gems, have lots of sparkle, and come in a variety of sizes and shapes.

We like that the option of moissanite gives people more freedom to choose different custom setting designs and larger than average looking center gems without breaking their pockets for large. Here we will break down some of the main differences and similarities between moissanite and diamonds.

The Mohs Scale of Hardness

Hardness	Substance or mineral
>10	Nanocrystalline diamond (hyperdiamond, ultrahard fullerite)
10	Diamond
9.5–10	Boron
9–9.5	Moissanite
9	Tungsten carbide
8.5	Chromium
8	Cubic zirconia
7.5–8	Emerald
7	Quartz
6–7	Silicon
6	Titanium
5.5	Glass
5	Apatite (tooth enamel)
4–4.5	Steel
4	Iron
3.5	Platinum
3	Copper
2.5–3	Gold
2–2.5	Halite (rock salt)
2	Calcium
1.5	Lead
1	Talc
0.5–0.6	Potassium
0.2–0.3	Rubidium

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